Colombian Fest, Taste of River North among events dampened by midday showers
As the first beers poured at Ravenswood on Tap, showers poured at the Colombian Fest in Humboldt Park.
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As the first beers poured at Ravenswood on Tap, showers poured at the Colombian Fest in Humboldt Park.
Nearly 300 boats and 2,500 sailors are joining the 333-mile race on Lake Michigan from Navy Pier to Mackinac Island, Michigan.
Navy Pier, of course, is a lot more than 30 years old. It first opened as Municipal Pier in 1916 — 109 years ago. But before 1995, it wasn't the top local attraction we know today.
On July 12, 1995, the ribbon was cut for Navy Pier as it reopened as a top tourist destination. Christine Doyle reports on the spectacle, and Bill Kurtis takes a ride on the newly opened first Navy Pier Ferris wheel.
Chicago police said a suspect arrested after a stabbing at the Navy Pier beer garden over the weekend was released without charges overnight.
Chicago police said a suspect arrested after a stabbing at the Navy Pier beer garden over the weekend was released without charges overnight.
A 56-year-old man got into an argument with a 64-year-old man he knew at the Beer Garden.
A person is in custody after a man was stabbed to death Sunday evening in a fight at the Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
A 56-year-old man got into a quarrel with a 64-year-old man he knew at the Beer Garden. Marissa Sulek reports.
Her mother tells CBS News Chicago it serves as a horrible reminder of the importance of life jackets.
Wells said her daughter didn't know how to swim and was not wearing a life jacket, something her mother said is a reminder for people as they head out on the water this summer.
Safety advocates said they responded to at least a dozen water rescues and possible drownings, including at Navy Pier, 63rd Street, Beach, and the Playpen.
A 27-year-old woman was pulled out of the water near Navy Pier around 5:30 p.m., and was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police said.
Some of the most impressive athletes in the world are competing this weekend in Chicago in a sport that is growing, and whose name they hope everyone knows in the near future.
The facility is Chicago's first transient marina, allowing boaters short-term docking at Navy Pier to stop by for lunch or dinner, or park their boats overnight.
In this week's edition of Street Talk, Chicago residents shared their absolute "must do" places to hit up during the height of summer.
Chicago police said they're doing everything they can to secure holiday festivities across the city.
When the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, there will be two opportunities to watch fireworks.
There are parties across the area—whether one prefers outdoors, a rooftop, or a ballroom. And a night ahead of time, organizers were putting their final touches on the events. Jermont Terry reports.
The Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier is hosting a big party, and the city is also setting off fireworks.
The ship is preparing to hand out more than 1,200 trees for free to Chicago families.
The cutter Mackinaw made the annual Christmas Tree Ship voyage to deliver those trees to families in need in the Chicago area.
Once docked, Santa greeted his many fans of all ages—who were anxiously awaiting him.
Raylon East, 36, of Chicago, was charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder and one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon in possession of a felon.
A man was charged in connection to the fatal shooting of two other men at Navy Pier earlier this week. Raylon East, 36, of Chicago, was charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder and one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon in possession of a felon.
